Fair rating?The Consummation
With a forced marriage looming, Mary must consider both her heart and her nation when deciding whom she will wed - Francis or Bash - when Francis returns to court with Lola at his side. Further complicating matters is Mary's mother, Marie de Guise, who visits the castle with her own agenda for Mary. Marie's presence worries King Henry and Queen Catherine, who have their own plan for the future of France, regardless of who gets hurt in the process.
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#22In Season 1of 22 rated episodes
#78All-timeof 78 rated episodes
−0.7vs season avgSeason 1 averages 5.8
2014First airedMarch 6, 2014
Guest stars
Amy Brennemanas Guise
Edie Inksetteras Mary's Servant
Samantha Heltas Singing Girl
Kimberly-Sue Murrayas Courtesan
Christopher Cordellas King's Guard
Stephen Farrellas Henry's AdvisorCrew
Fred GerberDirectorLaurie McCarthyWriter
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